CVE-1999-0320

Summary

CVE-1999-0320 is a vulnerability affecting SunOS's rpc.cmsd service. maliciously crafted messages can be used by attackers to overwrite arbitrary files, granting them root access to the system. This issue poses a significant security risk and requires immediate attention from system administrators to apply patches or mitigations to prevent potential attacks. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation and access controls in the rpc.cmsd service, allowing attackers to manipulate data and elevate their privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a complete system compromise.

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